Americans Sweep Four Track and Field Olympic Events
Eddie Tolan wins the 200 meters as the United States dominates track and field events at the Los Angeles Olympics. Bill Miller wins the pole vault and George Saling leads a U S 110 meter hurdles sweep. Babe Didrikson sets a world record in the 80 meter hurdles, while John Anderson outs on discus. Great Britain wins the 50,000 meter walk. American stars lead a “Star Spangled day” with multiple records and celebrations.
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Baseball scores and schedules from recent games
In 10 innings New York 2 Chicago 3. Washington 1 Detroit 2. Boston Cleveland rain. Philadelphia St. Louis played previously. Upcoming: Philadelphia at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Washington at Detroit. Boston at Cleveland.
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Chattanooga and New Orleans settle 1–1 in rain tied match
Only two games completed as rain halted others. Chattanooga and New Orleans drew 1–1 with the result recorded after a 10th inning. Remaining fixtures listed include Little Rock at Knoxville and Atlanta hosts Birmingham as schedule stands.
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Fort Worth Beats Beaumont as Texas Scores Highlight City Rivalries
Texas high school matches featured Fort Worth 7 Beaumont 4, Longview 7 Galveston 2, Tyler 4 Houston 3, Dallas 2 San Antonio 0. Three key results set up Dallas at San Antonio and Fort Worth at Beaumont with district tension rising.
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Montreal and Reading improve records as rain postpones others
International League schedule notes Montreal at 11-10 and Reading at 7-4 with all remaining games postponed due to rain.
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Reading
Strack Defeats Malcewicz In Wrestling Bout
Boston wrestler Charley Strack defeated Joe Malcewicz of Utica in three falls with wins at 1:01 and 4:32 and a first fall, securing the match for Strack.
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Saling Triumph in 110 Meter Hurdles at Big Meet
Saling wins the 110 meter hurdles final in 14.6 after world record 14.4 in semi finals. George Jefferson Miller and Nishida place ahead of fourth place finisher, with Percy Beard tripped late. Jack Keller of Ohio State posts a slow start hindering victory.
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Fifteen Year Old Eddie Gross Sets Olympic Gym Team Gaze
Eddie Gross, 15, ace tumbler of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, wins the American semi final gymnastic trials for the Olympic team. He glides over teammates as the Los Angeles squad prepares for Los Angeles Olympics.
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McLarnin-Brouillard Title Bout Promises Early Favorite Swings
New York crowds expect Jimmy McLarnin to face Lou Brouillard in a pivotal welterweight clash at Yankee Stadium. McLarnin earned 7 to 5 favoritism early, while Lou Brouillard impressed trainers with his training camp form and right hand. Experts disagree on outcome, noting McLarnin’s prior shellacking by Petrolle and Brouillard’s all around boxing skills.
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Gehrig Extends Streak in Lengthy Baseball Record Chase
Lou Gehrig ties the major league consecutive games mark at 1,103 with the New York Yankees, matching teammate Joey Sewell and heightening the chase toward Deacon Scott’s 1,307 straight games. The piece notes past record attempts, Gehrig’s health resilience, and the broader public obsession with breaking endurance feats.
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Pelicans Dominate Outlaws In Seven Inning Win
The L. T. L. Pelicans shut down the Outlaws 12 to 1 in seven innings. Boster allowed three hits over five innings, Baker went 4 for 4 with three runs, and Haddad hit a home run. Key players included Guier Harrington Harrell Swayze and Bester with multiple stolen bases and strong defense.
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DeQuincy and New Orleans Juniors in State Final Clash
The DeQuincy La American Legion baseball team arrives to face New Orleans in the state final for the right to represent Louisiana in the regional championship in New Orleans August 17 and 18. A 2 pm doubleheader opens the final tournament this afternoon.
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Yesterday's Stars Baseball Winners Highlight Close Games
Vic Sorrell outpitched Al Thomas and Fred Marberry as the Tigers beat Washington 2-1 on six hits. Ted Lyons and Lu Blue of the White Sox held the Yankees to six hits in ten innings and produced the tying run in the eighth, then scored the winning run in the tenth.
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al Thomas
Fred Marberry
Washington
Ted Lyons
Lu Blue
White Sox
Yankees
Dallas Steers Still Lead Texas League as Beaum on Exporters Tie
Dallas Steers cling to first place in the Texas League, a half game ahead of Beaumont Exporters after a 2–0 win over San Antonio. Easterling drives in runs, Galveston posts five late runs to beat Longview, and Tyler drops a close one as Mdiwick goes 0-for-4. Joe Mdiwick, league batting leader, went hitless in four at bats.
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Indians Beat Bastrop in Eleven Inning Duel
Tallulah wins 8 to 4 after an 11 inning pitchers duel in Bastrop. Gill relieves Gore with a foot injury and keeps Bastrop scoreless after the ninth. Ruddick and Spencer return from Knoxville with Southern Association contracts. Ulmer heads to Beaumont for a Texas League trial.
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Winnsboro Triumphs Over Oak Grove In Rainy Ballgame
Winnsboro defeated Oak Grove 10 to 6 at Winnsboro amid rain and slick grounds. Wilcox hit a triple and drove in four runs, with LeBlanc finishing strong after a ninth inning pitching change. Swain, Walker, and Blair contributed two-base hits as Oak Grove stranded nine runners.
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Jonesville Defeats Clarks' Ball Squad 21 to 6
Jonesville overwhelmed Clarks with a 21 to 6 victory on Tuesday. R Brown hit two triples, Campbell and Wurster shared pitching duties, and Clarks made 13 errors aiding Jonesville. Campbell earned the win with five innings pitched, supported by Wurster and Stone in relief.
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Baseball scoring blanks available on request
Team managers and others may obtain free baseball score blanks by writing the sports editor of The World and News-Star. Demand has been high this season and the original supply sold out. A new supply has been printed and will be sent on request.
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Monarchs to Play New Orleans Club for Louisiana Title
The Monroe Monarchs and the New Orleans Black Pelicans meet in a three game state championship series Sunday and Monday at Casino Park. Sunday offers a 3 PM double header with the final game at 4 PM Monday. Black Diamond will start the opener as the Pelicans showcase a winning record and four National Leaguers in the lineup.
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Brouillard Meets McLarnin Tonight At Yankee Stadium
Ex champions Brouillard and McLarnin set for a ten round feature in New York. Brouillard, Worcester southpaw and former welterweight champ, boxed Jackie Fields after dethroning Thompson. McLarnin long challenged champions. Kalpan faces Petrolle in a second ten rounder at the same card.
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Jackie Fields
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Kid) Kalpan
Meriden
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Billy
White Sox keep Lew Fonseca as manager for 1933
Chicago owner J Louis Comiskey announced Lew Fonseca will again manage the White Sox next season despite ongoing upheaval surrounding the Cubs dismissal and a quiet team year.
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Farmerville Beats Eros 11 5 for Eighth Straight Win
Farmerville defeated Eros 11 to 5 in an eight straight victory. Futch held Eros to 11 hits while Farmerville scored 15 off Clark. Hearn homered, with Jennings Burton Kelley Sterling Dean earning two base hits. Time 1 45. Umpires Stancil and Jenkins.
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Eureka Nine Defeats Drew 21 to 6 in One-Sided Game
Eureka's nine defeated Drew 21 to 6 on Tuesday. Page and Hart sparked the offense with frequent hits as A Malone and E Garland hit well at bat. Thorn, Page, Spillers, and Jordan led with two-base hits and several defensive plays highlighted by multiple double plays.
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